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   I think they search feature needs to be more comprehensive so that we can avoid overlapping threads (multiple threads with the same topic).  For example: I started a Golf Thread well over a year ago and the last post on it took place a few months back but search the word "golf" and it will take you to the "Search Error" page.  The only other way I could refind this thread would be to go flipping back through page after page of old topics and I don't see the need to start a new thread when I've something to post on the topic.

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manofmystery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 26 2008 Location: PA, USA Status: Offline Points: 4335	Topic: Forum Search Posted: August 01 2010 at 10:39
	I think they search feature needs to be more comprehensive so that we can avoid overlapping threads (multiple threads with the same topic). For example: I started a Golf Thread well over a year ago and the last post on it took place a few months back but search the word "golf" and it will take you to the "Search Error" page. The only other way I could refind this thread would be to go flipping back through page after page of old topics and I don't see the need to start a new thread when I've something to post on the topic.
	Time always wins.

harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 18 2008 Location: Anna Calvi Status: Offline Points: 22989	Posted: August 01 2010 at 10:56
	When you search for a thread created more than 6 months ago, you need to switch from "Last Six Months" to "Any date" in the search option. Here: The Golf Thread

Easy Livin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 21 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15585	Posted: August 01 2010 at 10:58
	Change the dates covered from the default of last 6 months to any date, and you should find it OK. Otherwise, the google powered search on the main page also covers forum activity.

manofmystery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 26 2008 Location: PA, USA Status: Offline Points: 4335	Posted: August 01 2010 at 15:44
	yeah, my bad, i see my mistake now. cheerfully withdrawn
	Time always wins.